DENVER (KDVR) — The heat returns Sunday as high temperatures max out in the lower 90s alongside the chance for afternoon showers and storms.
Weather today: 90s return
Denver is back in the 90s Sunday under partly cloudy skies. This is a little bit above average for this time of the year.
The area will also see scattered showers and storms by the late afternoon hours, some of which will bring heavy downpours and gusty winds along with thunder and lightning.
There is an air quality alert in effect up until 4 p.m. Sunday, and any sensitive groups should remain indoors.
Weather tonight: Mostly cloudy, some storms
Thunderstorm chances stick around through the early evening hours before things dry out. Overnight low temperatures sink down into the middle 60s. Winds will be out of the south anywhere from 5-15 mph.
Looking ahead: Staying warm, more storm chances
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will follow the same pattern of sunshine in the mornings followed by a chance for some showers and thunderstorms by the afternoon.
Temperatures all three days will be near seasonal, reaching the upper 80s to lower 90s.
July 4 is on track to be mainly sunny with an afternoon high near 90 degrees, and an isolated chance for a shower or thunderstorms by the afternoon. Thursday evening, temperatures in Denver will fall to the 70s after sunset during fireworks displays.
Greg Perez
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